Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee, September 14, 2026
Recommends approval: Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection, unanimous
What happened
On September 14, 2026, the Bismarck-Mandan Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee recommended approval of Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection (unanimous).
This Bismarck-Mandan MPO Technical Advisory Committee meeting was a transportation planning session with no zoning, rezoning, or private development entitlements.
- Jurisdiction
- Bismarck, ND
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Recommends approval, unanimous
- Next step
- Final board vote (pending)
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Approval of the draft 2027 through 2030 Transportation Improvement Program showing federally funded transportation projects in the Bismarck-Mandan MPO region, including road, bridge, safety, transit alternatives, and urban projects. Approved with edits noted and incorporated (agency-lead corrections on items 29.6, 29.7, 29.8, 30.9; cost estimate check on 30.8 Memorial Bridge). Final document to be brought back next month for possible adoption. Motion by Gabe Schell, seconded by Loretta Marshak; approved by roll call.
- Edits noted and incorporated into the final draft
- agency-lead corrections on items 29.7 (to DOT) and 29.8 (to DOT), and 30.9 (Bismarck-led)
- cost estimate review on 30.8 Memorial Bridge deck overlay
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Key Decisions (5)
Draft 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Traffic Data Collection and Analysis Project Consultant Selection
2026 Fringe Area Road Master Plan Update
Transit Development Plan Update
Passenger Rail Station Siting Study Update
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Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
The Bismarck-Mandan region is investing heavily in road, bridge, and…
Infrastructure
Multiple roundabouts are programmed (Lincoln Road and Yagen Road ~$3.2M…
Infrastructure
BizMan Transit fixed-route ridership has recovered above pre-pandemic 2019 levels…
Infrastructure
A passenger rail station siting study covering the corridor between…
Who spoke
14 distinct speakers; 11 identified names.
All speaker roles: 9 Board Member, 2 Applicant Rep, 2 Chair, 1 Clerk.
Identified name roles: 6 Board Member, 2 Applicant Rep, 2 Chair, 1 Clerk.
Speaker sample: Casey McNames, Applicant Rep.
10 more identified names in Pro: 6 Board Member, 2 Chair, 1 Clerk, 1 Applicant Rep.
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Zoning terms (2)
6 recorded timestamps
- public hearing (4 timestamps)
- approved (2 timestamps)
Decision moments (5)
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